Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2019, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (21): 3432-3438.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.1746

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Biological characteristics of menstrual blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells and their clinical application in tissue repair and reconstruction

Chang Qiyuan1, Tan Jichun1, 2   

  1. 1Second Department of Reproduction, Reproductive Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110022, Liaoning Province, China; 2Key Laboratory for Reproductive Disorder and Fertility Remodeling of Liaoning Province, Shenyang 110022, Liaoning Province, China
  • Revised:2019-02-18 Online:2019-07-28 Published:2019-07-28
  • Contact: Tan Jichun, MD, Doctoral supervisor, Second Department of Reproduction, Reproductive Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110022, Liaoning Province, China; Key Laboratory for Reproductive Disorder and Fertility Remodeling of Liaoning Province, Shenyang 110022, Liaoning Province, China
  • About author:Chang Qiyuan, Master candidate, Second Department of Reproduction, Reproductive Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110022, Liaoning Province, China
  • Supported by:

    the National Key Research &Developmental Program of China, No. 2018YFC1002100 (to TJC); Liaoning Provincial Key R&D Guidance Plan, No. 2018020222 (to TJC); Major Special Construction Plan for Discipline Construction Project of China Medical University, No. 3110118033 (to TJC)

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Mesenchymal stem cells have great application potentials in immune regulation and tissue repair. Recently, menstrual blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells have attracted the attention of researchers because of their advantages, including easy acquisition, low immunogenicity and no ethical restrictions.
OBJECTIVE: To review the biological characteristics of menstrual blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells and their application in multiple systems and diseases.
METHODS: Relevant articles published from 2000 to 2018 were searched in PubMed, CNKI and Google Scholar using the keywords of “endometrium; menstrual blood; mesenchymal stem cells” in English and Chinese, respectively. 
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Menstrual blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells have a strong potential in self-renewal and multilineage differentiation. These cells regulate immune responses, accelerate angiogenesis, and promote tissue repair. The use of menstrual blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells has varying degrees of achievements in the immune and reproductive systems and metabolic diseases. Mechanisms of action underlying menstrual blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells are still insufficient. Further investigations on the paracrine effect of menstrual blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells will be of great significance for the treatment of traumatic and degenerative diseases, angiogenesis and tissue repair. Clinical trials regarding some crucial issues, such as safety of menstrual blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells, duration of immunomodulation and long-term cell effects in the human body, are warranted in the future.

Key words: menstrual blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells, stem cells, regenerative medicine, biological characteristics, immunomodulation, tissue repair, angiogenesis, paracrine

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